Patrick K. Shea
Patrick Kamakanianu Shea is a Honolulu attorney.
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The Disconnect Between Trump And Christian Values
Some evangelical leaders simply refuse to acknowledge the obvious immorality of the president.
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Time For State To Lead On Pesticides, GE Crop Issues
Legislation that responds to concerns that have given rise to county ordinances would keep conflict focused on substances, not the doctrine of preemption.
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Legislature Lets Hawaii Down With Passage Of HB 2501
The Hawaii Constitution holds natural resources in trust for the benefit of the people. But HB 2501 prioritizes corporate uses instead.
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Judges Should Have Nothing At Stake In Their Decisions
Only one verdict is appropriate for a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to allow for the election of judges: Case dismissed.